Sri Lankan Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the sidelines of the Rising Bharat Summit 2025, a significant event focused on India’s rising influence in the global arena.

Namal Rajapaksa took to social media to express his appreciation for the meeting, saying, “Was glad to meet Indian Prime Minister Shri @narendramodi Ji on the sidelines of #RisingBharatSummit2025. India has reached greater heights in the modern world under his firm leadership with its economy rapidly growing further.”

The summit, which gathers global leaders, intellectuals, and policymakers, is seen as an important platform to discuss India's growing role in the global economy and politics. Rajapaksa’s statement reflects the positive diplomatic relations between India and Sri Lanka, with both nations focusing on enhancing bilateral cooperation in various sectors.

The meeting with Prime Minister Modi highlights the strengthening of ties between the two countries as India continues to emerge as a dominant global economic force under Modi's leadership.